South Newton Senior High School

South Newton School Corp
13102 S 50 E
Kentland, IN 47951
242 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
South Newton Senior High School, located in Kentland, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the South Newton School Corporation. As a rural district school, it plays a central role in the local community, providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, leveraging its small-town setting to foster close relationships between students, faculty, and the surrounding community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, South Newton Senior High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and vocational opportunities, aimed at developing well-rounded students. The school is committed to maintaining local educational standards while helping students navigate the transition from secondary school to their future professional or academic endeavors. Its location in Newton County reflects its dedication to serving the specific needs of its rural student body through a localized and accessible educational experience.
242
Total Students
18.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    196 (81.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    40 (16.5 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.1 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: South Newton School Corp
Phone: (219)474-5167
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 79
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 75
Grade 10 47
Grade 11 56
Grade 12 64
Gender Ratio